What size are BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

What aspect ratio does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot use?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot supports 16:9 aspect ratio.

Which file formats does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot accept?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot accepts MXF and MP4 files.

What codec should BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads use?

Encode BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot with AVC-Intra / H.264 (HD broadcast) and PCM at 25 fps.

What is the BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ad format?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot is a video ad format that runs in the Linear TV · BBC News (Commercial Feeds — Peach Delivery) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.

Where does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot appear on BBC?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads appear in the Linear TV · BBC News (Commercial Feeds — Peach Delivery) placement on BBC.

How does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot compare to other BBC ad formats?

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot differs from other BBC placements in its 1920×1080px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot documentation?

The official source for BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot requirements is https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/tv/, linked from this page.

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ad specs

BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, delivered as MXF or MP4. They run in the Linear TV · BBC News (Commercial Feeds — Peach Delivery) placement on BBC. Encode with AVC-Intra / H.264 (HD broadcast) video with PCM audio at 25 fps for clean playback across devices.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
File types: MXF, MP4

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios	16:9
Orientation	landscape
File types	MXF, MP4

Video & audio

Video codec	AVC-Intra / H.264 (HD broadcast)
Frame rate	25 fps
Audio codec	PCM
Audio channels	stereo
Sample rate	48000 Hz
Bit depth	24-bit

Notes & source

BBC publishes the full delivery spec ('Peach Classic UK/ROI tech specs — BBC World News') as a downloadable PDF; ad agencies upload finished spots through Peach.tv. HD broadcast standard: 1920×1080i25, 16:9, stereo PCM 48 kHz / 24-bit. Linear UK BBC channels (BBC One / Two / iPlayer in the UK) are non-commercial and do not accept advertising.

Official source: https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/tv/

Frequently asked questions

What size are BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot use?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
Which file formats does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot accept?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot accepts MXF and MP4 files.
What codec should BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads use?: Encode BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot with AVC-Intra / H.264 (HD broadcast) and PCM at 25 fps.
What is the BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ad format?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot is a video ad format that runs in the Linear TV · BBC News (Commercial Feeds — Peach Delivery) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.
Where does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot appear on BBC?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot ads appear in the Linear TV · BBC News (Commercial Feeds — Peach Delivery) placement on BBC.
How does BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot compare to other BBC ad formats?: BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot differs from other BBC placements in its 1920×1080px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot documentation?: The official source for BBC BBC News (Linear TV) Commercial Spot requirements is https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/tv/, linked from this page.